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John Lewis Triples Profits But Skips Staff Bonus for Third Year

John Lewis Partnership's annual profits tripled to £126 million in the year to January 2025, but 69,000 staff-owners missed out on a bonus for the third year running due to a £600 million investment plan focusing on business transformation.

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Britain's Post-Brexit Trade Dilemma: Navigating Trump's Protectionism

Post-Brexit Britain faces economic vulnerability due to Donald Trump's aggressive trade policies, despite currently avoiding direct targeting; however, future trade negotiations risk forcing a choice between regulatory submission to the US or economic hostility, aligning Britain's interests with the...

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ONS to Maintain 7 AM Data Release Amidst Website Concerns

The UK's Office for National Statistics (ONS) will continue releasing key economic data, such as GDP and inflation figures, at 7 am to avoid website crashes and ensure timely access for markets and the public, despite concerns over data analysis time before markets open.

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FCA scraps transparency reforms after City lobbying

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) scrapped plans to increase transparency in investigations following lobbying from City firms; the regulator will retain the restrictive "exceptional circumstances" rule, despite concerns raised by consumer groups and the British Steel pension scandal.

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Manchester United Plans New 100,000-Seat Stadium

Manchester United unveiled plans for a new 100,000-seat stadium, costing £2bn, next to Old Trafford, aiming to become the UK's largest, create 92,000 jobs, 17,000 homes, and significantly boost the UK economy; the project involves Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Lord Sebastian Coe, and Foster + Partners.

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Manchester United to Build UK's Largest Stadium

Manchester United announced plans to build a new £2 billion, 100,000-capacity stadium near Old Trafford, aiming to create 92,000 jobs and boost the UK economy by £7.3 billion annually, as the current stadium is outdated.

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FCA Investigates Mis-Sold Car Finance, Potentially Costing Lenders Hundreds of Millions

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) investigates potential mis-selling of car finance, potentially costing lenders hundreds of millions in compensation due to brokers incentivized to place customers on higher interest rates before a 2021 ban.

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dailymail.co.uk
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Labour's 'Jobs Tax' Threatens to Undermine Welfare Reform Goals

Labour's planned £25 billion increase in employers' National Insurance, taking effect next month, is projected to hinder efforts to reduce the benefits bill by impacting part-time job creation, while a new study reveals a surge in disability benefit claims due to mental health issues since the Covid...

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UK's Economic Decline: Welfare Cuts and Stagnant Incomes Push Poorest Districts Behind Slovenia and Malta

A new report by the NIESR reveals that the UK has fallen behind other affluent nations due to a decade of welfare cuts and stagnant incomes, with the poorest districts now ranking below those in Slovenia and Malta; the report warns of a threat to the UK's reputation for high living standards and cal...

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Trump's Steel Tariffs Hit UK Amidst Global Trade Tensions

The United States will impose 25 percent tariffs on British steel and aluminum imports starting tomorrow, prompting concerns about a global trade war and potential damage to the UK economy; the UK government will not retaliate immediately.

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Manchester United Plans New 100,000-Seat Stadium

Manchester United unveiled plans for a new 100,000-seat stadium near Old Trafford, costing £2 billion, projected to create 92,000 jobs and 17,000 homes, as part of a government regeneration project led by Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Lord Sebastian Coe.

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UK Job Vacancies Decline for 16th Month Amid Economic Uncertainty

UK job vacancies fell for the 16th straight month in February 2025 due to economic uncertainty and rising payroll costs, impacting various sectors and leading to slower salary growth and increased unemployment.

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